PART IIFIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

CHAPTER IICORE FIRE AND RESCUE FUNCTIONS

Fire safety4

1

The Board shall make provision for the purpose of promoting fire safety.

2

In making provision under paragraph (1) the Board shall in particular, to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, make arrangements for–

a

the provision of information, publicity and encouragement in respect of the steps to be taken to prevent fires and death or injury by fire; and

b

the giving of advice, on request, about–

i

how to prevent fires and restrict their spread in buildings and other property; and

ii

the means of escape from buildings and other property in the event of fire.